Bills · 119th Congress · Armed Forces and National Security

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026

Where it stands

  1. Introduced3/14/25
  2. Passed SenatePassed 8/1/25
  3. HousePassed 12/10/25
  4. PresidentSigned 12/18/25
  5. LawPublic Law 119-60

Passed the Senate by unanimous consent on August 1, 2025. Passed the House 312–112 on December 10, 2025 (Roll Call 320 →). Became Public Law 119-60 on December 18, 2025.

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Roll calls on this bill

Votes on passage
SenateOn the Motion · 12/17/25Concurring in House amendmentsA vote on whether the Senate accepts changes the House made to a measure the Senate already passed. If the Senate concurs, both chambers have agreed to the same text and the differences are resolved.Congressional Research Service: Amendments Between the Houses ↗
Motion Agreed to
  • Democratic27 Yea · 17 Nay · 1 Not voting
  • Republican49 Yea · 2 Nay · 2 Not voting
  • Independent / Other1 Yea · 1 Nay · 0 Not voting
HouseOn Passage · 12/10/25PassageThe vote on whether this chamber approves the measure — usually by a simple majority of those voting. It becomes law only once both chambers pass the same text and the president signs it, or Congress overrides a veto.House: The Legislative Process ↗
Passed
  • Democratic115 Yea · 94 Nay · 4 Not voting
  • Republican197 Yea · 18 Nay · 5 Not voting
  • Independent / Other0 Yea · 0 Nay · 0 Not voting
Official summary (CRS)

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026

This bill sets forth policies and authorities for FY2026 for Department of Defense (DOD) programs and activities, military construction, and the national security programs of the Department of Energy (DOE). The bill also sets forth policies and authorities for the Department of State, the Coast Guard, and the Intelligence Community (IC).

Among other elements, the bill

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Sponsor
Sen. John Cornyn ( Republican · TX)
Cosponsors
1
Introduced
3/14/25
Policy area
Armed Forces and National Security

What happens next

Became Public Law 119-60.

All actions (41)
  1. 3/14/25Introduced in Senate
  2. 3/14/25Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  3. 8/1/25Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.
  4. 8/1/25Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
  5. 8/1/25Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5475; text: CR S5475)
  6. 8/8/25Message on Senate action sent to the House.
  7. 8/8/25Received in the House.
  8. 8/8/25Held at the desk.
  9. 12/9/25Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 936 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3898, H.R. 3383, H.R. 3638, H.R. 3628, H.R. 3668 and S. 1071. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 3898, H.R. 3383, H.R. 3638, and H.R. 3628 under a structured rule; and H.R. 3668 and S. 1071 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one motion to recommit on H.R. 3898, H.R. 3383, H.R. 3638, H.R. 3628, and H.R. 3668; and one motion to commit on S. 1071.
  10. 12/10/25Rule H. Res. 936 passed House.
  11. 12/10/25Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 936. (consideration: CR H5136-5518)
  12. 12/10/25Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3898, H.R. 3383, H.R. 3638, H.R. 3628, H.R. 3668 and S. 1071. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 3898, H.R. 3383, H.R. 3638, and H.R. 3628 under a structured rule; and H.R. 3668 and S. 1071 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one motion to recommit on H.R. 3898, H.R. 3383, H.R. 3638, H.R. 3628, and H.R. 3668; and one motion to commit on S. 1071.
  13. 12/10/25DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on S. 1071.
  14. 12/10/25The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
  15. 12/10/25Mr. Norcross moved to commit to the Committee on Armed Services. (text: CR H5518)
  16. 12/10/25The previous question on the motion to commit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
  17. 12/10/25POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on S. 1071, the Chair put the question on motion to commit and by voice vote announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Norcross demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
  18. 12/10/25Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5519-5520)
  19. 12/10/25On motion to commit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 209 - 216 (Roll no. 319).
  20. 12/10/25Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 312 - 112 (Roll no. 320). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H5136-5510)
  21. 12/10/25On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 312 - 112 (Roll no. 320). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H5136-5510)
  22. 12/10/25Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  23. 12/10/25Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendment to Senate bill.
  24. 12/11/25Motion to proceed to consideration of the House message to accompany S. 1071 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 75 - 22. Record Vote Number: 646. (CR S8655)
  25. 12/11/25Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S8655-8656)
  26. 12/11/25Motion by Senator Thune to concur in the House amendment to S. 1071 made in Senate. (CR S8655)
  27. 12/11/25Cloture motion on the motion to concur in the House amendment to S. 1071 presented in Senate. (CR S8655-8656)
  28. 12/11/25Motion by Senator Thune to concur in the House amendment to S. 1071 with an amendment (SA 3961) made in Senate. (CR S8656)
  29. 12/11/25Motion by Senator Thune to refer to Senate Committee on Armed Services the House message to accompany S. 1071 with instructions to report back forthwith with the following amendment (SA 3963) made in Senate. (CR S8656)
  30. 12/15/25Cloture on the motion to concur in the House amendment to S. 1071 invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 76 - 20. Record Vote Number: 647. (CR S8707)
  31. 12/15/25Motion by Senator Thune to refer to Senate Committee on Armed Services the House message to accompany S. 1071 with instructions to report back forthwith with the following amendment (SA 3963) fell when cloture was invoked on the motion to concur in the House amendment to S. 1071 in Senate.
  32. 12/15/25Considered by Senate (Message from the House considered). (consideration: CR S8707-8708)
  33. 12/16/25Considered by Senate (Message from the House considered). (consideration: CR S8749)
  34. 12/17/25Considered by Senate (Message from the House considered).
  35. 12/17/25Motion by Senator Thune to concur in the House amendment to S. 1071 with an amendment (SA 3961) withdrawn in Senate.
  36. 12/17/25Resolving differences -- Senate actions: Senate agreed to the House amendment to S. 1071 by Yea-Nay Vote. 77 - 20. Record Vote Number: 648.
  37. 12/17/25Senate agreed to the House amendment to S. 1071 by Yea-Nay Vote. 77 - 20. Record Vote Number: 648.
  38. 12/18/25Message on Senate action sent to the House.
  39. 12/18/25Presented to President.
  40. 12/18/25Signed by President.
  41. 12/18/25Became Public Law No: 119-60.